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A group of dancers dressed in traditional outfits, dancing on a green hillside with valleys in the distance

On a mission to save tradition

Discover the inspiring story of Dawnswyr Nantgarw, the traditional Welsh folk dance group.

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  • Meet
  • History
  • Traditions
The Dare to Sing women's choir dressed in black, standing on a patch of green in front of rolling Welsh valleys

Dare to Sing: inspiring women through song

Discover how Denise Manning founded the Dare to Sing women’s choir in Aberdare.

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  • Music
  • Meet
Four performers dressed in traditional Welsh garments standing outside against a blue sky

Life is better when we dance together

How dance can bring joy into day to day life

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  • Meet
  • South Wales
  • Heritage
Harpist Cerys Hafana standing with her harp in front of Pontypridd Lido

Reimagining traditions

Learn more about our national instrument, the harp, and one of our most celebrated players: Cerys Hafana.

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  • Music
  • Meet
  • Traditions
Drag queen Catrin Feelings sitting in a Welsh pub

When drag pays the bills

In conversation with Catrin Feelings - the drag alter ego of Ellis Lloyd Jones.

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  • Meet
A group of people playing instruments

The musical bridge between Tongwynlais and Tokyo

Find out how a brass band player in Wales is connecting Tongwynlais and Tokyo through music.

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  • Music
  • Overview
  • Meet
  • Traditions
A man sitting on a bench and drawing.

Meet the Welsh artist connecting Wales and Japan

Learn more about the Welsh illustrator who is putting his own stamp on a Japanese tradition

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  • Meet
  • North Wales
Shane Williams running along the beach.

The Welsh wonder who conquered Japan

Learn about Wales and Japan's shared love of rugby and the rugby legend who played for both nations.

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  • Meet
Illustrated picture of Martha Hughes Cannon

Martha Hughes Cannon: a true Welsh-American icon

Martha Hughes Cannon: feminist, polygamist, scientist, politician - and a true Welsh-American icon

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  • Meet
  • History
Two people wearing wetsuits and holding surfboards run through water across the sand on a beach

Why Wales still rules the waves for Kirsty Jones

Kirsty Jones champion explains why kitesurfing in Wales is better than Hawaii.

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  • Meet
A crowd of people at a football game singing the national anthem.

Perthyn

In this series, we’ll explore the lives of the people who feel like they perthyn – belong – to Wales.

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  • Meet
  • The Big Story
A crowd of people at a festival dancing and singing while looking up at a stage

Welcome to the most unique festival in the world

Camp VC: a magical formula of action, adventure, and the great Welsh outdoors.

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  • Meet
  • The Big Story
  • North Wales

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